truck camper question for a first timer

[ethan77]

I am looking at getting one.. I have a 92 f 250 with a 460 in it.. I plan on pulling a boat....here is my question... I am not sure how much I will use it.. don't want to spend a lot on one.... where can a guy find one cheap.. older is fine just as long as no leaks.. I have been looking in the papers but every0oone I have seen so far are alomsot brand new and they want 7000 plus.. I am looking at spending around 500 for one... anyone tell me where some of these old ones might be hiding???

[Northland Sportsman]

I have had a couple of these things...they are great for camping and bringing the boat or 4 whlrs. Both of mine were cheap older ones. I think you just have to keep your eyes open, they are out there. I spent $650 on my current one and it is nice. I think at that price you can expect to do some work on it like sealing the roof, calking seems, etc. to keep them dry. If i see anything I can post and let you know. good luck

[birdswacker]

Look in a trading times magazine you can get one at a holiday super america usually has a few older campers.

[ethan77]

I have been looking in those magazines but everything is to heavy.. I am looking for a 8 foot or so... i have a 12 footer in mine and it really sagged the suspension... would be afraid to hit any decent bump with it.... I guess it might just be the right place right time kinda thing.... if anyone knows of any email me at [email protected].... I have been looking since may and can't find anything to my liking........ thanks again

[IFallsRon]

Check out the St. Cloud newspaper and shopper. I see moderately priced campers turn up fairly often.

[Northland Sportsman]

I was in Jerry's Auto in Mora over the weekend and they had a couple of ads on the wall for some older truck campers. You might want to give them a call to get the details. They were cheap if I remember right - just a couple of hundred. Good luck finding something.

[jps]

Your e-mail address would not work for me. [email protected] jps

[fish-n-geek]

Depending on how often you would use it, and how "rough" you like to camp, they also make some nice truck tents now. I have one in my '03 F250 that is tall enough for me to stand in. The bed has notches for laying 2x6 accross about level with the wheel wells. Put a thin sheet of plywood and an air mattress and it sleeps two quite comfortably. Storage under the deck. I camp where there's no running water, so the lack of kitchen/john doesn't bother me at all.

Other ideas...

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[pikechaser]

If your still looking I know where there is one for $250.00 in ELK RIVER///i havent stopped to look at it..just saw the price when i drove by